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Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401: > Other: > Other: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 3402.90.50
Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride (CTAC 25%)
Cationic surfactant used as conditioner in hair products and antistatic agent in textiles. Meets surface-active criteria and classified under HTS 3402.90.50 as other than specifically named cationics.
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate 40%
Hydrotrope surfactant used to solubilize other ingredients in detergents. Qualifies as surface-active agent per Chapter note. HTS 3402.90.50 classification.
Lauryl Glucoside
Nonionic surfactant from lauryl alcohol and glucose for natural cleaners. HTS 3402.90.50.
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Nonionic emulsifier for cosmetics. Surface-active per 3402 tests. HTS 3402.90.50.
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Amphoteric surfactant for mild cleansers. HTS 3402.90.50.
Coco Glucoside
Natural nonionic from coconut/corn. HTS 3402.90.50.
Alkyl Polyglucoside C8-C10
Short-chain nonionic surfactant. HTS 3402.90.50.
Sodium Coco Sulfate
Anionic surfactant powder. HTS 3402.90.50.
Quaternium-80
Specialty cationic surfactant. HTS 3402.90.50.
Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA)
LABSA is a synthetic anionic surfactant used as a primary ingredient in laundry detergents and industrial cleaners. It meets the Chapter 34 definition for organic surface-active agents by forming stable emulsions and reducing surface tension when diluted in water. Classified under HTS 3402.90.50 as a pure surfactant other than soap.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES 70%)
SLES is an anionic surfactant derived from lauryl alcohol, commonly used in shampoos, body washes, and dishwashing liquids. It qualifies as an organic surface-active agent per note 2 to Chapter 34 due to its emulsifying properties and surface tension reduction. Falls under HTS 3402.90.50 as other surface-active agents.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB 30%)
CAPB is a zwitterionic surfactant derived from coconut oil, valued for its mild foaming and thickening properties in personal care products. It satisfies the technical tests for organic surface-active agents in heading 3402. Classified in HTS 3402.90.50 as other than soap or specified cationic/anionic types.
Alcohol Ethoxylate C12-C14 (AE 9EO)
Nonionic surfactant produced by ethoxylating fatty alcohols, used in laundry detergents and hard surface cleaners. Meets Chapter 34 note 2 criteria for surface-active agents through stable emulsion formation. HTS 3402.90.50 covers this unspecified nonionic type.
Polysorbate 80 (Tween 80)
Polysorbate 80 is a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier used in pharmaceuticals, food, and cosmetics. It qualifies under heading 3402 as an organic surface-active agent forming transparent emulsions. Classified in HTS 3402.90.50 as other surface-active agents.
Decyl Glucoside
A mild, nonionic surfactant from glucose and decyl alcohol, used in natural baby shampoos and cleansers. Complies with heading 3402 technical definition for surface-active agents. HTS 3402.90.50 applies to this alkyl polyglucoside type.